The commonwealth (state) of Massachusetts has revised the Medicare documents that must be left with applicants prior to completing the application. Effective April 1, 2022, the following changes are being made for Massachusetts Application documents. New Replaces A Massachusetts Consumer’s Guide to Medicare (2022) A Massachusetts Consumer’s Guide to Medicare (2021) Guide to Choosing a Medigap Policy (2022) Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare (2021) The updated documents will be available on the EssentialLTC Agent Resource Center beginning April 1, 2022. These can be found by selecting Massachusetts from the State-Specific Applications and Forms dropdown under the
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ACH payment at delivery option
Beginning April 1, your clients will have the option to pay their first premium required upon delivery of the policy by a one-time ACH transaction on NGL-EssentialLTC.com. This is only for the first premium payment when the LTCi policy is delivered to your client and it will not work for any other type of payment or policy. The payor of a policy can access the payment system by visiting NGL-EssentialLTC.com and selecting the Pay Premium button. After selecting the button, the payor will then be taken to the following screen: Once the policy information is submitted, the payor will be
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The Download: Your New Quarterly LTC Newsletter
Introducing The Download: Your Quarterly LTC Newsletter The Download is your resource for all Mutual of Omaha long-term care insurance news. You can expect this quarterly e-Newsletter to provide you the newest and most important LTCi sales ideas, product updates, tools and resources. Make sure to keep an eye out for opportunities to give direct feedback on what you want to see from us as well as chances to win prizes in our contests! Condition-Related Marketing: Cancer Just because a client has a history of cancer, that doesn’t mean they can’t qualify for long-term care insurance. View our newest
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Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is Back in Action
OMAHA, Neb. (March 21, 2022) – Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is back in action, producing a new television series to showcase conservation success stories and to inspire the next generation of conservationists. The new series, “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild,” will premiere in January 2023 to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the original “Wild Kingdom” show. Since the debut of this groundbreaking nature program in 1963, Mutual of Omaha has been linked to conservation and a commitment to protecting the Earth’s wildest places. The 10 episodes will air on RFD-TV and digital channels. According to Jen
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California Partner Allowance Guidelines
Mutual of Omaha is allowing a 6-month period for policyholders to receive the “Partner – Both Issued” allowance when partners are issued policies with two different rates (one issued pre rate refresh, one issued post rate refresh). The rule will only apply if the second partner’s policy is issued within 6 months of the rate refresh effective date. Below are scenarios based on a state with a rate refresh implementation date of April 1, 2022 and a six-month deadline of October 1, 2022. Partner A is issued a policy with old rates. The 15% “Partner – One Issued” allowance applies
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LTC New Business Rate Refresh and Benefit Changes in California
As a leading long-term care insurance carrier, Mutual of Omaha has a responsibility to our policyholders and distribution partners to ensure our pricing strategy and product offerings are in line with industry trends, internal claims data and the economic environment. In 2020, Mutual of Omaha began implementing new rates and benefit option changes to the MutualCare® Solutions Portfolio in approved states. Effective April 1, 2022, we will be implementing these changes in California. Rate Adjustments Premium adjustments may vary by age, sex and benefit selection. You may view the new rates by referring to the quoting software beginning April 1,
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Payment options built for your clients
Find the right financial fit for a wide variety of your clients with NGL EssentialLTC’s unique payment options and features. Joint Pricing Structure and Shared Benefit Rider Learn how EssentialLTC helps couples with the Joint Pricing Structure and Shared Benefit Rider. When combined, they give a premium for two insureds that can be comparable to a premium for one individual and a third pool of money if one or both insureds exhaust their benefits. For more details about these two features, download the Joint/Shared Benefit Brochure today. Flexible Payment Options There are several payment term options that can fit
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Good News | Struggling With Declines? Here Are Pro Tips To Increase Placement
Pro Tips To Boost Your LTCi Placement Rates When you’re ready to submit a completed Long-Term Care insurance application, give yourself a pat on the back! But don’t celebrate too soon. Your work is not done! It is very important to manage client expectations regarding the health interview, length of time to collect APS records (if needed), and explain potential underwriting outcomes. Here are some pro tips & resources to help: • Refer to Uninsurable Health Conditions/Medications Lists • Share the Next Steps in the Application Process Piece • Complete the “ARI” Authorization Form inside the app • And always
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Take Our Survey! We Want Your Input
Answering Objections Suggestions We value your opinion and YOUR expertise. Please fill out the survey below. If we feature one of your suggestions on any of our webinars, we’ll give you a 1,000 GoldenCare Reward points worth a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Overcoming Objections: Client Hesitancy Our LTCi Sales Expert has collaborated with a panel of other successful insurance producers, in addition to his own 25 years of experience… And we’re ready to share some valuable tips and strategies. Wed, Apr 13, 2022 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM CDT Questions or help registering? Call
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Updated Next Steps Flyer
Your client has applied for a LTCi insurance policy and you want them to be aware of what will happen next before they can be approved for coverage. Use this Next Steps Flyer to go over what to expect in the LTCi application process with your clients, including the ability to schedule telephone interviews via text message. If you have any questions, please contact Mutual of Omaha’s Sales Support at (800) 693-6083 or e-mail sales.support@mutualofomaha.com. Updated Next Steps Flyer #goldencareagent #mutualofomaha
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